An Analytical High Value Target Acquisition Model
Abstract
An analytical High Value Target (HVT) acquisition model is developed for a generic anti-ship cruise missile system. The target set is represented as a single HVT within a field of escorts. The HVT's location is described by a bivariate normal probability distribution. The escorts are represented by a spatially homogenous Poisson random field surrounding the HVT. Model output consists of the probability that at least one missile of a salvo acquires the HVT, conditioned on the number of missiles in the salvo which penetrate the HVT area defense. In addition, the fall of multiple penetrators is modelded using a conditional multinomial probability distribution. The model's equations are used to solve for an optimal missile seeker range gate, given a probability distribution describing the location of the HVT within the targeted formation at the time the missile commences its search. Included in an appendix is a time- dependent model describing HVT location which provides for HVT movement during missile time of flight up to the moment of active search. Keywords: Over-the- horizon targeting.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA168862
Entities
People
- Kevin J. Becker
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School